Thursday, October 15, 2009

Mini Pumpkin Cakes (Treats For Co-Irkers)

The Co-Irkers are going to get pumpkin goodies for two weeks straight. It suddenly dawned on me that Halloween is only two weeks away and since we'll be out of town for a wedding that weekend, I have to make sure they get their fill of pumpkin before October has come and gone. It's my seasonal responsibility, after all.

These little cakes are filled with moist deliciousness and the icing takes them over the top. This recipe would also make 12 regular size cupcakes. Adjust baking time accordingly.

In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light a fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and beat well. Stir down bowl and beaters and add pumpkin and vanilla and beat well to combine. Stir down bowl and beaters again.

Add flour mixture gradually to wet mixture and mix well. Stir down bowl and beaters one last time then beat for another minute.

Distribute batter among wells, about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely.

In mixing bowl beat cream cheese and extracts until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue mixing until icing is smooth. Add in half and half and mix until desired consistency. Drizzle icing over cakes.

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This is my documentation of my life after turning 50. Lots of recipes, some healthy, some not so much... tossed up with a hefty dose of sarcasm and motherly love.
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